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Aortitis presenting as acute myeloid leukemia - A case report

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Aortitis can be an initial presentation of many diseases, but most often include large cell vasculitis. Case presentation: We present a case of a 53 year old female who presented with a myriad of symptoms including abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and headaches. CT scan of the chest showed an inflamed aorta with an initial concern for a large cell vasculitis, but found later to be from her underlying acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Discussion/conclusion: Our case emphasizes the importance of aortitis being the initial presentation of a multitude of diseases including malignancy. It remains important, especially for rheumatologists, to consider blood cancers when presented with aortitis. Background/introduction: Aortitis can be an initial presentation of many diseases, but most often include large cell vasculitis. We describe a case of aoritis being the initial presentation of AML. Methods: SCARE 2020 Guidelines.

Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104255

Authors: Branden Ireifej, Majd Freijat, David Song, Nagma Shah, Dattatreya Mukherjee, Vikash Jaiswal

Institutions: Elmhurst Hospital Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Larkin Community Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Vasculitis and related conditions

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,850